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P404 MVW

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

182,431 mi
Last recorded182,431 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP404 MVW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 182,431 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 168,170 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 168,170 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 156,748 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 156,748 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 146,449 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 146,449 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 135,468 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 124,436 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 111,198 miles

o/s and n/s anti roll bar links worn

o/s and n/s front bottom arm inner bushes srarting to separate

Pass 12 Jan 2006 101,970 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?

Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,416
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,205,291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610,562
Brake pipe excessively corroded 513,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 357,218
position lamp(s) not working 250,827
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 244,051
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P404 MVW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 106,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Mondeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610,562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P404 MVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mondeo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Mondeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P404 MVW?

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What year was P404 MVW registered?

P404 MVW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is P404 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P404 MVW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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